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Hiram Merritt Barton
Born(1856-12-18)December 18, 1856
El Monte, California, United States
DiedDecember 11, 1928(1928-12-11) (aged 71)
San Bernardino, California
Occupation(s)Businessman, politician
TitleMayor of San Bernardino
Term1905-1907
Political partyDemocratic Party
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Hiram Merritt Barton (December 18, 1856 – December 11, 1928) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in El Monte, California, his father was Ben Barton, who was a physician, businessman, and politician. Hiram Merritt Barton was responsible for the development of the San Bernardino Valley. In 1887, Barton served in the California State Assembly as a Democrat. From 1905 to 1907 Barton served as mayor of San Bernardino, California. Barton died in San Bernardino.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Vassar, Alex; Meyers, Shane. "Hiram M. Barton". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved 2017-05-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ The Knave-Three Men-Death of Hiram Barton, Oakland Tribune, December 30, 1928, pg. 35

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